U.S. Detains Two in 'Sophisticated Smuggling Network' of AI Chips

Two businessmen are in custody for allegedly "violating U.S. export control laws" in a scheme that attempted to smuggle Nvidia H100 and H200 chips to China, the Department of Justice said. The alleged smuggling network "threatens our Nation's security by funneling cutting-edge AI technology to those who would use it against American interests," U.S. Attorney Nicholas Ganjei said in a statement.

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